India and New Zealand signed a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluding over a decade of negotiations and opening new paths across trade, investment and workforce mobility. The agreement slashes tariffs on Indian exports, expands access to services and introduces visa pathways for professionals, positioning both
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised concerns over probable cybersecurity risks in the banking sector linked to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Citing the potential threat posed by tools such as ‘Mythos’, developed by Anthropic, she has warned of the growing adoption of AI across financial
Delhi has initiated work on a dedicated semiconductor policy, with early discussions indicating a focus on chip design, research and innovation rather than fabrication. The move is part of India’s plan to scale up semiconductor ambitions under central programmes and seeks to build a full-stack ecosystem.
India needs to scale up investments in research and development (R&D) to secure leadership in emerging telecom technologies such as 6G and Artificial Intelligence-driven Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN), said Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications. Speaking at an industry forum, Pemmasani stressed that innovation-led
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to improve property tax collections by integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping with its existing property database. The aim is to identify unassessed or under-assessed properties and plug revenue leakages in one of the city’s key income streams. Also Read: How
India’s defence research agency has transferred an artificial intelligence (AI)-based situational awareness system, ‘Prajna’, to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The step marks a boost in the country’s push to integrate advanced technologies into internal security operations. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation
India’s Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for a speedy shift towards 100% ethanol blending in fuel, warning that rising crude oil imports pose a major risk to India’s energy security. “Reducing dependence on fossil fuels is important for economic stability and long-term
The Telangana government has pushed a statewide safety audit of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The progress comes following concerns over fire risks and operational safety. With EV adoption accelerating across India, authorities have been prompted to tighten safety around charging infrastructure to ensure compliance with
Jammu & Kashmir has recorded a sharp growth in startup activity over the past six years, with the number of registered ventures increasing by 1,800%. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the region now hosts more than 2,000 startups, reflecting a steady shift towards entrepreneurship among
The 33rd edition of the Convergence India Expo 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, was nothing short of a spectacular, future-forward showcase of technology and innovation. Flawlessly executed and packed with high-impact experiences, the expo brought together cutting-edge solutions, visionary ideas, and some of